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White and green tea: what's the difference
08.01.2024 11:10
White tea differs from green tea mainly in the production process.
These drinks differ because of the oxidation procedure of the leaves after harvesting, which are collected from the same plant - Camellia sinensis. But this happens at different times.
Then the leaves undergo all sorts of preparatory processes.
Green tea leaves are more oxidized during processing than white tea. Both of these drinks have many health benefits. They are enriched with antioxidants and are more expensive than black tea.
About white tea
A tea variety distinguished by its light shade. When brewing the drink, it becomes pale yellow. The most delicate leaves can be collected in early spring - before the buds are fully opened and covered with soft fluff.
The raw material is treated with steam, then dried. The longer the tea raw material is left to dry, the more it oxidizes and darkens.
It is the paleness of this tea that indicates that the leaves were dried for a short time.
A cup of white tea contains about 30-55 mg of caffeine. Surprisingly, some manufacturers of the drink claim that it contains 14 times more antioxidants than freshly squeezed orange juice.
About green tea
It is harvested later than white tea. It is partially steam fermented, then its leaves are rolled and dried. A cup of this drink contains about 35-70 mg of caffeine. It is rich in antioxidants.
About the differences between drinks
The difference between the drinks is as follows:
- White tea is not fermented or oxidized, unlike green tea;
- drinks contain antioxidants, but white tea has more of them;
- White tea has a more subtle and silky flavor than green tea with a more herbal aftertaste;
- Green tea contains more caffeine than white tea;
- Due to the difficulties of production, white tea is more expensive than green tea.
If you want to drink a beverage with a low caffeine content, it is preferable to buy white tea. Green tea is purchased because of the possibility of enjoying its herbal spicy taste without the embarrassment of a higher caffeine content.
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